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RJ51 MKX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,797 mi
Last recorded178,797 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 MKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 178,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 173,736 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 173,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 167,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexipipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear tail light damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four alloys distorted/damaged on inside of rims

damage to rear mainly n/s

removed several items off windscreen that would block drivers view of the road

Fail 31 Oct 2017 167,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexipipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear tail light damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four alloys distorted/damaged on inside of rims

damage to rear mainly n/s

removed several items off windscreen that would block drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Oct 2016 161,598 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear road wheel bent

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heavily corroded

under trays fitted blocking view of testable components

Fail 26 Oct 2016

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear road wheel bent

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted blocking view of testable components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 151,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear wheel out of alignment

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 151,377 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear wheel out of alignment

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 138,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 138,838 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 130,391 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 117,850 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 117,850 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 108,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2011 108,054 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 97,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,399 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,979 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 78,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,695 miles

small stonechips to windscreen

unable to check all of underside due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2006 58,927 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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RJ51 MKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ51 MKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ51 MKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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